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Morris added that the company will continually assess where they can support "each and every one" of their five million weekly shoppers.

And according to the National Autistic Society, there are hundreds of thousands of people living with the disorder in the UK whose needs aren't always "immediately obvious" - with initiatives like this praised at helping change the shopping experiences of those with autism.

Head of campaigns at the Society, Tom Purser, said: "We are very pleased to hear that Home Bargains is introducing a quiet hour into its stores to make shopping a little easier for autistic people and their families, having taken part in the National Autistic Society’s Autism Hour.

The company said it wants to add a "peaceful element to retail therapy" for those with autism. (Image: PA Wire)

"We hear from autistic people and their families that shops and other public spaces can be challenging because of bright lights, strong smells and crowds or queues can cause them to feel overwhelmed.

"Our research shows that 64% of autistic people avoid the shops and 28% have been asked to leave a public place for reasons associated with their autism.

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"There are 700,000 autistic people in the UK and their needs aren't always immediately obvious. We know a basic understanding and small changes like quiet hours could transform the lives of autistic people and their families, allowing them to take part in activities many people can take for granted.

"We hope more shops will be inspired by Home Bargains and do their bit to help make sure autistic people and their families have the same opportunities as everyone else."